What Portsmouth’s starting XI and bench would look like if Blues’ season opener against Bristol Rovers started tomorrow: in pictures
By Pepe Lacey
Published 3rd Jul 2023, 04:55 BST
Pompey have made a blistering start to this summer’s transfer window.
The Blues have completed the signings of nine new faces, with Gavin Whyte and Kusini Yengi both arriving over the weekend.
The duo have joined Will Norris, Conor Shaughnessy, Terry Devlin, Christian Saydee, Anthony Scully, Ben Stevenson and Jack Sparkes in making the move to Fratton Park.The new arrivals bolster John Mousinho’s squad, who still have Colby Bishop, Joe Morrell, Marlon Pack and Co within their ranks.
But how could Pompey line-up if the season started tomorrow?
We’ve taken a look at how the Blues could shape-up if their campaign opener against Bristol Rovers started this week.
Here’s what we found.
But how could Pompey line-up if the season started tomorrow?
5. CB - Ryley Towler
Appeared 20 times during the second half of last term after his permanent switch fro Bristol City in January. Will look to flourish even further this season and become a regular in the Blues’ back line. Picture: Sarah Standing (290623-8890) Photo: Sarah Standing
He had a 12-month option in his contract triggered by the club at the end of the last term after appearing in 22 of Mousinho’s 23 games in charge. Will also face tough competition at left-back after the arrival of Sparkes. Photo: Jason Brown
The holding midfielder player a key role in Mousinho’s engine room in the second half of last term, which also saw him add goals to his game. He will be looking to reduce the number of injuries and suspensions which saw him absent for parts of the 2022-23 season. Photo: Jason Brown
Someone who will also be looking to cut down on suspensions is Morrell. He was a standout figure following his return from the World Cup and Mousinho will be looking to have the Welsh international regularly available for their promotion push. Photo: Jason Brown